Seven Statements of Christ From The Cross

Good Friday, April 15, 2022

Crucifixion References:
Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15: 21-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 19:17-37.

Seven Statements Of Christ From The Cross

1. Statement of Forgiveness

Luke 23:34 / ESV, Jesus said, ““Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do..”

Psalm 130: 3-4 / CSB, ““Lord, if you kept an account of iniquities, Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.”

2. Statement of Promise

Luke 23:43 / NIV, Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

3. Statement of Awareness

John 19:26-27 / ESV, ““When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.”

4. Statement of Substitution

Matthew 27:46 / CSB, ““About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Elí, Elí, lemá sabachtháni?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

5. Statement of Scripture

John 19:28 / ESV, “After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.”

6. Statement of Assurance

John 19:30 / ESV, “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

7. Statement of Fearlessness

Luke 23:46 / ESV, “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.”